"Where the Pacific's gentle waves meet rugged shores, Monterey invites every traveler to slow down, breathe deeply, and discover the timeless beauty of California's central coast." While recently visiting family in Arizona, I chose to take a side trip to a place I had not visited before, Monterey, CA. I had two goals during my […]
Being prepared for the unexpected. We all have insurance for all manner of things. We have insurance on ourselves, property, automobiles.......why? The short answer is for 'peace of mind'. We do not know if our particular situation will be covered. But, we feel that it is necessary. And, in my opinion, it is worth the […]
I am pleased to report that it has happened again.......my birthday!! For a very long time, l have made it a goal to be away on my birthday. In my search, I considered both land and sea. Then, I looked to see who was cruising out of my local port, Port Canaveral, Florida. The Norwegian […]
The Sleepy Mississippi River.... ....and more. A lazy day aboard a steamboat, Cruising on the mighty Mississippi. The rhythm of the paddlewheel churning, On the waters called the 'old big mudddy'. To the passengers aboard it was truly a delight, For they took heart knowing land was never out of sight. Peaceful days with perhaps […]
DESTINATION: DAY 1: PORT OF EMBARKATION: MY CABIN ATTENDANT: WEATHER: ROOM: DINNER: SHOW: ACTIVITIES: NOTES: DAY 2: PORT OR. AT SEA WEATHER: BREAKFAST: LUNCH: DINNER: EXCURSIONS/TOURS/ACTIVITIES: NOTES:
1. Booking and Documentation: Confirm cruise booking names, numbers and itineraries. Check that each passport is valid for at least six months from end of travel date. Verify the name(s) on the passports matches the names on the booking reservation (in case there was a marriage and a maiden name is still on the passport […]
The Master of the vessel has complete control and responsibility of the vessel. His/her Officers, have charge of matters from Navigation to Engineering. We then have what is referred to as the hotel' side of the operation where we have the crew. The day to day operation of the ship lies in the capable hands […]
You have done an admirable job in organizing and planning your cruise. There is a point to where you organize and then say I'm done, whatever may happen, I'll deal with it'. In the unlikely and unfortunate event that you need to get off the ship and go to a shoreside hospital in a foreign […]
Tips 🔑 and Tips 💵 🔑 Helpful Tips 🔑 Respect the guidance and information from your Muster Station crew coordinator. 🔑 Make it routine to use the sanitizing stations onboard. 🔑  9 If the salt and pepper shakers are missing from your dining venue, exercise care in that such items may be removed from use […]
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